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- The post reflects a common investor dilemma: balancing the desire to capitalize on market dips with the fear of missing out on gains during rallies. The author's regret about lacking cash during downturns suggests a potential drag on future market participation, but this is offset by the hesitation to sell winners, indicating a neutral to slightly bearish sentiment towards short-term market opportunities.
I’ve been investing in tech company for a long time and luckily, I’ve seen some pretty solid gains.
Right now, I keep a few months' worth of salary in my savings account as an emergency fund, but everything else is fully invested in the market.
The problem is, whenever we hit a downturn like the tariff issues or Iran war this year, I never have any cash left to buy the dip.
On the other hand, now that the market has recovered, I find myself hesitating. Feel like lowering my equity exposure will make me miss out on potential gains during a bull run.
Do you actively take profits to maintain a cash position, or is your strategy to stay fully invested regardless of market swings?